SB 10.22.35

Srimad-Bhagavatam - Tenth Canto - Chapter 22: Kṛṣṇa Steals the Garments of the Unmarried Gopīs

SB 10.22.34 - SB 10.22.36

His Divine Grace
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Please note: The synonyms, translation and purport of this verse were composed by disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda

TEXT 35

etāvaj janma-sāphalyaṁ

dehinām iha dehiṣu

prāṇair arthair dhiyā vācā

śreya-ācaraṇaṁ sadā

SYNONYMS

etāvat—up to this; janma—of birth; sāphalyam—perfection; dehinām—of every living being; iha—in this world; dehiṣu—toward those who are embodied; prāṇaiḥ—by life; arthaiḥ—by wealth; dhiyā—by intelligence; vācā—by words; śreyaḥ—eternal good fortune; ācaraṇam—acting practically; sadā—always.

Translation and purport composed by disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda

TRANSLATION

It is the duty of every living being to perform welfare activities for the benefit of others with his life, wealth, intelligence and words.

PURPORT

This translation is quoted from Śrīla Prabhupāda's Caitanya-caritāmṛta (Ādi-līlā 9.42).